“The displaced people left their homes and couldn’t even take their necessities. With support from Distribute Aid, we distributed 800 hygiene and menstrual kits to shelters in Saida, which are housing lots of displaced individuals. As numbers continue to rise, we know more is needed to protect and support those affected by this crisis and a ceasefire is needed.” - Anera M&E Officer in South Lebanon regarding a shipment that we delivered to Lebanon in August!

Honoured Donor,

We are thrilled and deeply grateful to share that since our last update, we have successfully dispatched two airfreight shipments bound for Gaza! These goods, generously donated by Afya, LifeStraw, and Lifting Hands International, will be transported to Amman, Jordan and then trucked into Gaza as part of the regular convoys.

The shipments include:

• Medical Supplies: gloves, coveralls, Band-Aids, tongue depressors, cervical collars, and more.
• Hygiene Kits: LifeStraw Peak personal water filters, reusable menstrual hygiene pads from The Period Company, Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets, Clean Life no-rinse body wash, soap bars, and feminine hygiene products.
• Assorted Baby, Clothing, and Shelter Items: baby diapers, baby blankets, nursing pillows, baby onesies (from Loved Infinitely), child towels, sleeping bags, blankets, and adult briefs.

In addition to these shipments going out, we have also been raising awareness about our Gaza Response and the continued needs, to be able to keep up support.

Here are some highlights:

• We hosted four fundraising events for our Gaza Response, featuring live music, silent auctions, and in-depth discussions.
• We connected in person with three partners who are actively engaged in our efforts. These in-person visits have already led to additional donations of medical aid and water filters for our projects!

This aid reaching Gaza and Lebanon is a direct result of your generosity. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey! ?

Honoured donor,

I'm thrilled to share that with the help of your donation, we have been able to make significant progress to support people affected by the war in Gaza.

• Two weeks ago we had a container of school supplies and hygiene items arrive in Beirut, which Anera will use to support families displaced by the border skirmishes in the south.
• Last week we had a container of new shoes and sweaters picked up, which will be delivered to Gaza just in time for Anera to begin winterization efforts to keep people on the move warm and dry.
• This week we got approval for 3 emergency airfreight shipments (including funding) that include medical items, menstrual kits, hygiene kits, water filters, and food serving containers. We expect those to go out over the course of the next month.

The logistics on this response have been the most challenging that I've ever seen, and I'm proud of the hard work my team has done to work through and get this aid delivered!

We still have donations in US that are much needed in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Your continued support makes it possible to deliver them. 

Much love and gratitude-

Sara, Executive Director of Distribute Aid